Whatever each man can separately do, without trespassing upon others, he has a right to do for himself; and he has a right to a fair portion of all which society, with all it combinations of skill and force, can do in his favor. In this partnership all men have equal rights; but not to equal things.
Edmund BurkeIt is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs.
Edmund BurkeIt is for the most part in our skill in manners, and in the observations of time and place and of decency in general, that what is called taste by way of distinction consists; and which is in reality no other than a more refined judgment.
Edmund BurkeThe pride of men will not often suffer reason to have scope until it can be no longer of service.
Edmund BurkeWhen slavery is established in any part of the world, those who are free are by far the most proud and jealous of their freedom.
Edmund Burke